A bounty of precious jewellery including a gold wedding ring has been swiped by thieves who broke into a Uttoxeter home.

Among the other items taken from the Russell Close house were a gold eternity ring decorated with diamonds and emeralds, a gold engagement ring carrying diamonds, a dress ring, a signet ring, and several gold bracelets.

Although police did not know the value of the stolen jewellery, they said it "held a great deal of personal value to the family".

Jewellery taken from a home in Russell Close, Uttoxeter, on February 7, 2018. (Image: Staffordshire Police)

The burglary took place between 6.20pm and 7.20pm on Wednesday, February 7.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "If you know where the stolen property is, or if you have any information relating to this burglary please contact us on 101, quoting incident number 706 of February 7.